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Audio Physic with Solid State Amp

somewhere along the way, i got the impression that audio physic products work best with tube amps, and lose much of their legendary soundstage and imaging ability with solid state amps. however, i have a mcintosh 402 power amp and a mcintosh c2200 pre amp, and i am wondering how well AP products would work with this system. as my listening space is fairly small, i am most interested in the new spark or the new tempo, and possibly the padua.

i would like very much to hear from those of you who are using solid state amps with their audio physic gear. any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
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seurat
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I live with a pair of Audio Physics Tempo 3i for 3 years. My system is based on a solid state amp (Accuphase), and I have great soudstage an focus in my room.
The speakers are very good in the imaging department, with solid state or tubes. The problem is the quality of the amp not the technology used. If your tube amp sucks the sound sucks.
Because I've never heard your Mac amp, I cant comment about the combination, but I can say that the soundstage will rank between good and excellent. Try hear your amp with the speakers of your choice. Remenber that room space is important for the speakers to blossom.
More one thing - S7horton, never heard anyone mentioning that AP are fairly inefficient.
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